APStylebook: We now say not to use the archaic and sexist term "mistress" for a woman in a long-term sexual relationship with, and financially supported by, a man who is married to someone else.

Twitter ^ | May 8, 2020 | APStylebook

[EdnaMode]

We now say not to use the archaic and sexist term "mistress" for a woman in a long-term sexual relationship with, and financially supported by, a man who is married to someone else.

Instead, use an alternative like companion or lover on first reference. Provide details later.

[alloysteel]

Lisa Page now exonerated....

[Tax-chick]

Then get rid of all the words for women, too. I know men don’t like to be referred to as whores, sluts, tramps, thot, and all that, but the same behavior is the same thing.

[Mr. Jeeves]

I think "concubine" is fine. It reflects history and reality, virtually all powerful men have one or more, and it is also a simple acknowledgement of the truth that the hypergamous woman would rather have 1/10th of the powerful man than 100% of a man closer to her own level.

But since feminists fear and hate this truth (among many others) I expect the forced societal usage of some faux "empowerment" label, instead. :)

[HighSierra5]

Yeah. That book should be required reading in....kindergarten!

[Bob434]

Some people will slavishly follow APStylebook’s proclamation—or any kind of groupthink.

And attack anyone that doesn’t comply-

[dainbramaged]

How about paid protein receptacle?

[elcid1970]

My English 101 teacher said that a mistress is what is found between a mister and a mattress.

;^)

[Boomer]

Alrighty then; ‘home wrecker’ it is.

Or any of the other more precise names given in this thread. :)

[null and void]

Sexists!

What about a man in a long-term sexual relationship with, and financially supported by, a man who is married to someone else.

[laker_dad]

It’s “goomah”, just ask Tony...

[CaptainMorgantown]

The AP is the mistress of the far left.

[Lurker]

“Whore” works.

L

[Exit148]

I don’t think I want to read this thread!!! I need only imagine!

[Celtic Conservative]

We instead use the term “Salacious hosebeast”.

CC

[hsmomx3]

I would prefer she be known as an adulteress because that’s what she is/was and knowingly slept with a married man without considering there is a wife and kids who would be the ones who have deep wounds from this. Of course, the man is just as guilty, too.

[Mastador1]

Might I suggest Monogamous Whore? Then it would be suitable for Women, men and alphabetsoupers.

[Cicero]

“Mistress” is the feminine version of “master.” It was a positive word, meaning the boss of the guy she went with. But the word started to take on negative implications because of what it represents—the betrayal of marriage.

Any other word would take on negative implications because of what it stood for.

[AlaskaErik]

Instead, use an alternative like companion or lover on first reference. Provide details later.

How about "ho"? Like Willie introducing Kamala..."And this is my ho." Or Hunter introducing Lunden…"And this is my ho. She dances on a po."

[Political Junkie Too]

How convenient to do this just as rumors ramp of Kamala Harris topping Biden's VP list.

-PJ

[stuckincali]

but is Kamela a natural born Ho?